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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.45, 396.64 and 108.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.45, 396.64 and 108.33 is: 162.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.45 : 396.64 = 108.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.45/396.64 = 108.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.45x = 396.64 × 108.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.45x = 42,968.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,968.01/264.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.48

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